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The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Biography

Bill Shorten was elected to the seat of Maribyrnong in 2007.

He is the Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation; and is the Assistant Treasurer..

He was the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services and is also the Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction, but was promoted under Julia Gillard's government.

He joined the Victorian Branch of the Australian Workers' Union as an organiser in 1994, and was involved in campaigns to attract new members. He became its Nation Secretary in 2001.

He has a Law degree as well as an MBA.

He also served as interim CEO of the Australian Netball Players’ Association and on the advisory board of the Australian Cricketers’ Association.